The three will, therefore, drop down to the National Super League (NSL) should they meet set requirements for the second tier by deadline date 31 January 2017.

With the three out of the top league, two other teams from NSL – Zoo FC and Nakumatt FC were promoted over and above the automatically promoted Nzoia United and Kariobangi Sharks to make the KPL a 15-team league for 2017.